> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lyzr.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Error Handling & Tips

## Error Handling

### Error Response Format

```json theme={null}
{
  "status": "failed",
  "error": {
    "type": "NodeExecutionError",
    "message": "Agent API timeout",
    "node": "ai_processor", 
    "code": "TIMEOUT"
  },
  "partial_results": {
    "user_input": {"data": "..."}
  }
}
```

### Common Errors & Solutions

| Error            | Cause               | Solution                       |
| ---------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| `TIMEOUT`        | Node took too long  | Retry or increase timeout      |
| `INVALID_CONFIG` | Wrong parameters    | Check node configuration       |
| `API_RATE_LIMIT` | Too many requests   | Implement backoff              |
| `AUTH_ERROR`     | Invalid credentials | Check API keys                 |
| `NETWORK_ERROR`  | Connection issues   | Retry with exponential backoff |

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## 💡 Pro Tips

1. **Use Agent Studio UI**: Always design workflows visually first, then export JSON for API use
2. **Start Simple**: Begin with 2-3 node workflows, add complexity gradually
3. **Test Everything**: Use staging environment that mirrors production
4. **Monitor Early**: Set up WebSocket monitoring from day one
5. **Copy-Paste JSON**: Don't manually write workflow\_data - get it from the Studio
6. **Document Workflows**: Keep track of what each workflow does
7. **Version Control**: Treat workflow definitions as code
8. **Error Recovery**: Always plan for failure scenarios
9. **Performance**: Monitor execution times and optimize bottlenecks

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